Indian Prairie School District 204

MVHS News

Information Regarding December 5 Incident

Reported by 204-info@ipsd.org on 12/6/11

Metea Valley High School officials were informed on December 5 of a student who posed a safety threat after the student verbally threatened several other Metea Valley students. The Aurora Police were contacted immediately to work with school officials to investigate. The school staff and the Aurora Police contacted the student's family and appropriate disciplinary action is taking place. The student has been removed from school.

The school's principal informed parents of the situation through a phone call made to families on December 5. A copy of that message is below.

”This is principal Jim Schmid with an important message for Metea Valley parents. It has come to the attention of school administrators that there have been rumors circulating regarding a possible safety threat towards students or staff. I want to reassure you that the Aurora Police Department and school officials have identified the source of the rumors, and have taken the necessary and appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to seeing you in the morning and please be assured that the safety of our students is always our top priority.”